About the role#
The Security Department Co-Op provides a six-month opportunity to gain experience with the National Industrial Security Program. You will work alongside security professionals across multiple functional areas, including physical security, emergency management, cyber security, and investigations. This role focuses on protecting facilities, personnel, and information systems while supporting the research mission of the laboratory.
What you'll do#
- Formulate and implement policies and plans to protect facilities and assets.
- Safeguard classified and unclassified information systems, personal identifiable information, and property.
- Participate in strategic security projects such as clearance processing and personnel security actions.
- Perform computer forensic examinations and conduct cyber threat intelligence.
- Engage in emergency preparedness, risk management, and mitigation efforts.
- Perform database maintenance.
- Create, manage, and improve work processes.
- Collaborate with security professionals across functional areas.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Criminal Justice or a similar field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interface with a variety of security professionals.
- A positive and team-focused mentality.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Highly motivated approach to work.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government DoD security clearance.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, five days per week.
- Status: Full-time and paid position.
About MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center. Founded in 1951, it focuses on technology development and system prototyping for national security. The organization is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It employs over 4,000 people and works with industry partners to transition new concepts into deployed systems.
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